The Debate Concerning Whether Inhalant Abuse May Serve as a "Gateway

question 27

Multiple Choice

The debate concerning whether inhalant abuse may serve as a "gateway" drug is

• A)still ongoing.
• B)largely dismissed, the same as is the case with marijuana.
• C)much better supported in the research than the idea of marijuana as a "gateway" drug.
• D)dependent on whether the abuse also smokes tobacco.

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Definitions:

Tort

An act of wrongdoing that results in damage or injury to a plaintiff, thus creating a legal responsibility for the individual responsible for committing the act.

Court

A judicial institution with the authority to hear and resolve disputes, apply the law, and administer justice.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine where if the plaintiff in a negligence case is found to be partly at fault, they may receive reduced or no damages.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the cause of their injury.